c details were not given about how many people are expected to be reduced from the workforce or how much the production will decrease. On May 8, Renault Argentina presented the incorporation of the Industrial Metaverse in the processes of the Santa Isabel plant. The Industrial Metaverse refers to a digital universe that allows the simulation of scenarios to obtain results that help with efficient decision making, cost and time optimization. This ...

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olumes. Fisker is investing in additional battery pack capacity to protect the compressed manufacturing timeline this year and support higher volumes than originally anticipated next year. On August 4, Fisker Inc. announced that it had updated its 2023 production outlook to 20,000-23,000 units as a key supplier required additional time to ramp its capacity to meet its second-half-2023 timeline. 1,022 vehicles were produced in the second quarter o...

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duct group for NEVs DFMC, Guide Infrared form strategic partnership DFMC launches Yuechuang Project for auto components DFMC Global Innovation Center inaugurated, commissioned in Wuhan Dongfeng Shares joins hands with Sudanese company to explore African market DFMC launches new tech results, forges key strategic partnerships Dongfeng Motor Group invests in photovoltaic power generation systems Dongfeng Motor Group promotes green packaging procure...

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nology and Shengna Technology will set up a joint venture with an initial investment of CNY 1 billion in constructing an intelligent electronics industrial base in Wanzhi District, Wuhu City, Anhui Province. The facility is expected to start production by the end of June 2023. The base will house a digitalized intelligent factory, automatic and efficient finished product warehouse, and modern simulation and testing center. It will be used for the...

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ources reported that the Stellantis Vigo plant has suspended its afternoon shift for System 2 again because parts couldn’t reach the Balaídos plant due to road closures from forest fires in Ourense, Spain. The forest fire in Galicia damaged Autoneum’s warehouse in A Rúa (Ourense), which is a key supplier for Stellantis Vigo’s van assembly. During this time, the hardware and paint shops will keep working by producing SKD shipping boxes. ...

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CARIAD SE (Wolfsburg) VW Group's R&D Center, responsible for software development for the Volkswagen Group. It's working on digital automotive features, including ADAS systems, a standardized infotainment platform, software functions for linking powertrains, and chassis and charging technology, as well as new ecosystems and digital business models in and around the vehicle. - Number of employees world wide: over 5,000 (as of 2024) - Established...

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er and assembly plant. The company reiterated that Kecskemét's significance for its global operations and praised Hungary's favorable operating conditions and skilled workforce. On June 4, Mercedes Benz started production of the new all-electric CLA at its Rastatt plant. The factory now uses AI, a digital twin, and for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) as part of its “Digital First” strategy. Parts for the CLA come ...

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components in Sebeş and Cugir, gradually phasing out gearbox production. The shift comes nearly ten years after the company announced a EUR 300 million investment in the region. On June 4, Mercedes Benz started production of the new all-electric CLA at its Rastatt plant. The factory now uses AI, a digital twin, and for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) as part of its “Digital First” strategy. Parts for the CLA come ...

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766,900 (showroom price in Delhi). The monthly sales target for the new model is set at 6,000 units. The company has sold 734,000 units of i20 since the launch of the first generation in India in December 2008. Hyundai Motor India plans to produce the all-new Elite i20 for the European market in Turkey. The company has stopped exporting vehicles from India to Europe about a month ago and decided to shift focus on the Indian market. The company ha...

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Fuso conducts verification of Autonomous Intelligent Tugger at Kawasaki Plant Daimler Truck in Europe and Portland, US to source CO2-free electricity from 2022 onwards Mitsubishi Fuso starts assembly of light-duty Canter trucks in Saudi Arabia Mitsubishi Fuso develops its “IBL Control Tower” to digitally optimize domestic parts supply to production sites MFTBC Kawasaki and Nakatsu Plants shift all electricity supply to renewable electricity M...

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t BMW prepares to introduce 6 new energy models in China in 2020 BMW forms strategic partnership with State Grid EV in new energy charging field Construction of Spotlight Automotive plant begins in Jiangsu Province BMW and Alibaba to establish joint innovation base in Shanghai BMW and Tencent sign digital cooperation agreement BMW signs memorandum for strategic partnership with Alibaba BMW Group plans to introduce 12 battery electric BMW and MI...

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already being manufactured at the Betim Automotive Hub. It is expected to be launched in november. This technology combines electrification with ethanol-powered flex engines and is available in three configurations. The Betim plant, recently expanded to produce 1.1 million engines annually, plays a key role in this development, positioning Brazil as a global hub for Bio-Hybrid technology with its new engine line, that has started the production o...

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ão José dos Pinhais with second shift on lay-off Renault names Kardian compact SUV to be built in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Renault reveals the all-new Kardian ahead of launch in Brazil Renault invests EUR 3 billion to increase presence in overseas market and unveils modular platform in four key regions Renault Group invests EUR 350 million for new C-segment SUV production in Paraná, Brazil Nissan unites companies in Latin America under L...

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ermined that their data has been impacted. According to multiple sources, Jaguar Land Rover’s factories have been shut down for more than a week due to the cyberattack, and manufacturing operations are not expected to resume until at least September 15, as the company continues efforts to restore key systems. The Halewood and Solihull plants, the Wolverhampton engine facility, and production sites in Slovakia, China, and India have be...

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cles in Q1 2022 in Normal, Illinois Rivian continues forging its own path amid semiconductor, harness shortages Rivian receives USD 1.5 billion incentive package for Georgia EV plant Rivian reports USD 1.59 billion net loss, USD 95 million in revenue for Q1 2022 Rivian announces lawsuit against key supplier for Amazon vans Rivian plant fire put out by Normal, Illinois firefighters Rivian plans wind turbine at Normal plant to charge R1 vehic...

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ility provides a specialist home for up to 120 design team members. The new facility will create future Polestar models built on design language previewed by Polestar Precept. The new facility includes a specialist showroom area, clay working station, material and color lab, auditorium and multiple digital studio spaces, management offices, VR rooms, and meeting spaces. On April 17, real estate company Kraftstaden Fastigheter AB announced that Po...

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k closely together with other engineering centers around the globe that play a central role in software development. The new facility will initially employ around 100 workers and will expand to 300 individuals once the testing center is fully operational. The site currently has 200 testing rigs and digital test environments, which will expand to 500. On December 19, ABB announced that it would supply Volvo Cars with more than 1,300 robots and fun...

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ement for BAIC Magna High-end NEV Manufacturing Base signed in Zhenjiang BJEV and Senova to be merged as new brand “Beijing” BAIC Group signs agreement with Chongqing municipal government for strategic restructuring of BAIC Yinxiang BAIC Group forms strategic cooperation with NXP in automotive digitalization and IoT applications BAIC Powertrain promotes energy saving, emission reduction BAIC BluePark to build battery cell manufacturing plant...

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System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution). On September 24, at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) launched the One Two Three ASEAN Strategy. This strategy is slated for an all-round New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry chain across the 10 ASEAN countries by 2030, which integrates key links such as vehicle manufacturing, sales, services, energy systems, electronic controllers, and intelligent electric drives. SGMW will manage in...

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ndustry Foton Motor signs agreement for 3,020 NEVs, opens South China research institute Foton Motor debuts new Auman Galaxy 9 flagship heavy-duty truck Foton Motor’s Forland division unveils GREEN 3030 strategy Foton Motor launches IECO all-domain intelligent ecological brand Foton Motor, Huawei Digital Power forge partnership for full electrification of HDTs Foton AUV unveils its hydrogen fuel cell bus Beiqi Foton forms strategic partnerships...

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